Washburn University, KS
Topeka, KS
5 MLB Alumni
MLB Players Who Attended Washburn University
| Player Name | Debut Year | Final Year | G | AB | H | HR | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Griggs | 1909 | 1918 | 442 | 1370 | 379 | 5 | 0.277 |
| Jerry Robertson | 1969 | 1970 | 49 | 56 | 5 | - | 0.089 |
| Davey Lopes | 1972 | 1987 | 1812 | 6354 | 1671 | 155 | 0.263 |
| Steve Simpson | 1972 | 1972 | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| Rick DeHart | 1997 | 2003 | 56 | 3 | - | - | - |
Washburn University in the major leagues
The table lists 5 major league players who played college baseball at Washburn University, in Topeka, KS. The first of them to reach the majors was Art Griggs in 1909; the most recent debut belongs to Rick DeHart, in 1997. The games column peaks with Davey Lopes at 1812. The best career average among regular hitters is .277, by Art Griggs. Steve Simpson show dashes in the batting columns because the table lists hitting only. The 1970s were the busiest decade for debuts from Washburn University. Nearby on the site: Western University, Wichita State University, and Baker University, also in KS. College attendance comes from the Lahman database's college-playing records, which list the schools where a player's college baseball career is documented.